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2021
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James Fabino Obituary
Interment will be in the South Lyons Cemetery on Saturday (February 27).
A mass and celebration of life for James and his late wife, Josephine, will be held on May 8.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wayne County Nursing Home (Activities Department), the Lyons Ambulance Service, the Lyons Community Center, or St. Joseph the Worker (St. Michael's) Catholic Church.
James was born in Lyons, July 28, 1924, son of Raniero (Fabiani) Fabino and Grace (DeVito) Fabino. He served in the US Army during WWII as a Master Sergeant, returned home, and learned the masonry trade.
In 1954, he began his career with the Lyons Central School District as head of maintenance and grounds for over 40 years. He was very involved with youth sports as he coached softball, baseball, and American Legion baseball. He was inducted to the Class of 2008 Lyons Athletic Hall of Fame because of his passion for youth sports, eye for perfection when it came to the appearance of the teams, and excellence of all sporting facilities.
Jim began his political career in 1970 where he served as a politician for 40 plus years as a Trustee, Police Commissioner, Mayor, Town Supervisor, and County Supervisor. He served on boards and committees, too numerous to mention.
Jim will be remembered as Mr. Lyons – a man who loved his town, village, county and the people. He dedicated his life to the school district and to the numerous projects/accomplishments he achieved as a proud politician. Grant writing became second nature to him as he continuously exercised fiscal restraint to insure that the village, town, and county remained in sound financial condition.
James was a member of many organizations including the American Legion Post 227 where he was Post Commander & Treasurer, the V.F.W., the Wayne County Republicans and the Phelps Street Cemetery Crew. James was a member at St. Joseph the Worker (St. Michael's) Catholic Church, and an honorary member of the NY State Troopers.
He is survived by son, James (Patricia) of South Plainfield, N.J.; and daughter, Janine (Jeffrey) Daniels of Jamison, Penn.; grandsons Matthew and Brian Fabino and Justin Daniels.
He is predeceased by his wife, Josephine (Cinelli).
Arrangements by Boeheim-Pusateri Funeral Home, Lyons NY. Visit www.pusaterifunerals.com
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Dave Stirpe
March 27, 2021
I was sorry to hear about the loss of both of your parents. Jimmy and Josephine were such good friends to my parents, Mike and Adeline. Our Dads grew up together on Franklin Street. I remember all the visits they made to our home and we made to yours. The kindness they showed during my parents' illnesses will always be remembered.
Heidi Blackwell
February 26, 2021
Mr. Fabino was like a second dad to me. I spent countless hours at their home and was always made to feel welcomed. A beautiful family.
Mike Ford
February 25, 2021
Janine,
I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. You always spoke so lovingly of him.
Mike Ford
Diana and John Marro
February 25, 2021
Janine and Jim: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your dad. A wonderful man in his own way looking out for each and everyone of the people he cared for especially the elderly ones of the community. He had a big heart. A special person in so many ways.
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Becky Remington Remington
February 24, 2021
I will always so remember Mr fabino. He was one of life's unforgettable people who so helped the lyons, ny & the Lyons hs
Mary Jane Trombino Corey
February 24, 2021
Condolences to his family. Jimmy was a fixture in Lyons, a treasure. He always had a smile. RIP Jim
Dennis M Fischette
February 24, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. What a wonderful man he was, a man to be proud of .
Rob Nicholson
February 24, 2021
So sorry to hear about Jimmy. I remember him as always being happy and loving what he was doing. He definitely is “Mr. Lyons”!
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